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FA accused of discrimination and ban demanded for Webb as Balotelli faces long layoff

Oliver Kay

January 25 2012, 12:01am, The Times

The Italy striker appeared to stamp his heel in Parker's faceTimes, Bradley Ormesher

Mario Balotelli’s agent raged last night against the Manchester City forward’s impending four-match suspension, accusing the FA of discriminating against overseas players and threatening to find his client a new club.

Mino Raiola also made the astonishing claim that Howard Webb, one of the most respected referees in world football, should be banned for life over his handling of Balotelli’s alleged stamp on Scott Parker during City’s 3-2 Barclays Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Balotelli and City have until 6pm today to decide whether to appeal against a charge of violent conduct, which would carry a four-match ban as he has already been suspended this season for a red card.